expand into

expand (something) into (something)

1. To become larger or more extensive. Don't pull the cord on that, or it will expand into a raft!

2. To make something larger or more extensive. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "expand" and "into." Don't expand that into a raft just yet—wait till we get to the lake.The publisher wants me to expand my short story into a novella.

expand something into something

to enlarge something into something; to make something grow into something. She expanded her business into a national company.I would like to build on an addition to expand this room into a more usable space.

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